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Striking Off Company (S.248)

Apply to strike off company name: no business for 2 years, application by company or ROC suo motu. Striking Off Company (S.248) takes 6 steps over about 171 days and is filed with the ROC on STK-2.

6 steps~171 days start to finishfiles STK-2

Last updated: 10 August 2026

What if it’s filed late?

MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.

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What is the timeline for Striking Off Company (S.248)?

6 steps over about 171 days, filing STK-2 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.

#StepForm filedDeadline
1Board ResolutionNonewithin 7 days
2Obtain Member ConsentNonewithin 14 days
3Settle All LiabilitiesNonewithin 30 days
4File STK-2 with ROCSTK-2within 30 days
5ROC Publishes NoticeNonewithin 30 days
6ROC Strikes Off CompanyNonewithin 60 days

What are the steps, in order?

The 6 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.

1

Board Resolution

Board resolves to apply for striking off. Ensure no business for 2 years.

within 7 days · document made for you
2

Obtain Member Consent

All members consent to striking off.

within 14 days
3

Settle All Liabilities

Ensure all liabilities are settled, no pending litigation or charges.

within 30 days
  • All liabilities settled
  • No pending litigation
  • No pending charges
4

File STK-2 with ROC

File application for striking off. 30-day notice period.

within 30 days · files STK-2
5

ROC Publishes Notice

ROC publishes notice and invites objections for 30 days.

within 30 days
  • Notice published
  • Objection period monitored
6

ROC Strikes Off Company

ROC strikes off company name from register after objection period.

within 60 days
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Common questions

How long does Striking Off Company (S.248) take?

About 171 days across 6 steps. The first step is: Board Resolution.

Which MCA form is filed for Striking Off Company (S.248)?

STK-2.

What does it cost if STK-2 is filed late?

MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.

Can OnCompliance run Striking Off Company (S.248) for me?

Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.